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      Many men are reluctant to use condoms to prevent pregnancy by reason of uncomfortable and detract from the enjoyment. Some men prefer to do some techniques to prevent pregnancy, but the wrong technique actually increase the risk.

      Here are 9 common mistakes made by men to prevent pregnancy, as reported mensfitness, Thursday (17/01/2013), among others:

      1. Having sex while standing

     According to a study conducted in 2010, nearly 1 in 5 men believe that having sex standing up will not cause pregnancy in couples. Most people found that the law of gravity can prevent the sperm to fertilize the egg, so they no longer need a condom.

     But this is a great one, sperm can still get into the uterus, menmukan egg, and fertilization.

     2. Not carefully selected lubricants

     You need to make sure it has the right to choose the type and appropriate lubricants for condoms. Petroleum-based lubricants such as mineral oil or massage lotion can damage condoms and would reduce the effectiveness of condoms in preventing pregnancy.

     3. Your hands are too sweaty and condom use their teeth to open packaging

     Open a condom package with a knife or scissors can cause perforated condom if not careful. Likewise, if you use a condom tearing teeth, because his hands were too sweaty and slippery after foreplay.

      One study found that men who use the condoms unpacking gear, three times more likely to cause damage to the condom and fail to prevent pregnancy.

      4. Put a condom by not leaving space at the tip

     If you use a condom until the end, there will be no space to accommodate sperm. It is like when you close the faucet end of the flow by hand, where the water will be depressed and sprayed in all directions.

      Pressure has also been experienced by the sperm because space is minimal and may cause damage to the condom.

      5. Do not use condoms because the couple had been drinking birth control pills

      Birth control pills are effective at preventing pregnancy, but it does not hurt to always use a condom every time you have to watch when couples forget the pill. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the Pill 91-99 percent effective in preventing pregnancy but the protection would be more perfect if coupled with a condom.

      6. Using condoms that have long kept

      Hot or cold temperature extremes can even damage the latex in condoms, so you need to store it in a cool, dry place. Quality condoms can be reduced if stored too long. Do not use condoms that you have saved in a long time to get comprehensive protection.

      7. Not adding lubricant inside the condom

      If you are going to have sex marathon in one night, do not forget to add a small amount of lubricant to the condom. This prevents drying of the part in a more vulnerable torn condom because the friction force.

       Always use a lubricant on the condom to prevent damage and improve comfort. But remember, do not pour too much oil as it can make it slick and easy off during sex.

       8. Remove the condom before sex ends

      Too early removing condom during sex can increase the likelihood of spilling sperm and cause fertilization, according to a study published in The Journal of Sexual Health.

      Hold the base of the condom during withdrawal from the vagina to prevent loss of condoms and leaks.

       9. Removing sperm outside

       Some men think that pulling the penis out before ejaculation can prevent pregnancy. Ejaculation outside the vagina then went penetration does not guarantee it can avoid the risk of pregnancy, because there are still remnants of sperm in the penis that can fertilize an egg.